How to Streamline Your Cannabis Retail Business with POS Integration
By Guest Blogger on September 4, 2018
The logistics of moving product from farm, to inspection, to customer, is not something new. Technology has always been a part of production, as well as online and offline commerce. However, the specific ins and outs of the business of selling cannabis require tweaks and adjustments. …
How to Prepare for Cannabis Retail in Ontario
By Gary Cohen on August 28, 2018
Non-medical cannabis sales in Canada are underway. However, in Ontario, the only retail option available to residents is the online Ontario Cannabis Store.
Cannabis Retail Inventory Manager: 5 Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on August 22, 2018
If you’re considering applying for a retail cannabis license or have already started the process, you’re going to want to allocate some time to recruiting qualified employees and staffing your operation.
Why Your Retail POS Should Integrate With A Cannabis Tracking System
By Gary Cohen on August 14, 2018
Over the past few years, “seed-to-sale” has become a cannabis industry buzzword found in everything from company slogans to official legislative language. The fact is, though, that cannabis traceability plays a critical role in consumer safety and protection as well as preventing dive …
Location Requirements for Cannabis Retailers in British Columbia
By Faai Steuer on August 7, 2018
If you’re preparing to apply for a non-medical cannabis retail license in British Columbia (BC), you’ll need to make sure your application meets all the criteria set forth by the province. BC has put out specific cannabis retail guidelines regarding various business elements, includin …
How California Cannabis Retailers Can Ensure They Remain Compliant
By Gary Cohen on August 3, 2018
One month after California’s transition to a fully regulated commercial cannabis market, many operators are still struggling to get up to speed with the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s statutory and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply for a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail License in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on August 1, 2018
Before you open the doors at your very own shop in British Columbia and start raking in the revenue, you’ll have to successfully apply for a recreational cannabis retail license. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), which released a 25-page application guide for retailers …
5 Key Elements of a Successful Cannabis Retail Business Plan
By Faai Steuer on July 30, 2018
So, you’ve decided to open a cannabis retail business. Congratulations! You’re preparing to enter one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries in the world .
5 Cannabis Industry Events Retailers Can’t Afford to Miss
By Faai Steuer on July 23, 2018
Owning a cannabis retail operation is a labor of love that requires meticulous attention to detail, an unwavering passion for cannabis, and a desire to learn. If you’re an entrepreneur in this burgeoning industry, it’s critical that you stay up to date on the latest news, market trend …
Alberta’s Mandatory Cannabis Retail Training at a Glance
By Faai Steuer on July 19, 2018
As Canadians look forward to the start of non-medical cannabis sales later this fall, cannabis retail owners are busily preparing to ensure they meet all provincial regulations and criteria before opening day.
5 Local Outreach Ideas for Cannabis Retail Owners
By Faai Steuer on July 17, 2018
As a cannabis retailer, you’re looking for ways to establish brand awareness and set yourself apart from competitors. At the same time, you want to do your part to help break the lingering stigma surrounding cannabis, as well as foster goodwill and genuine relationships within your lo …